Images Dated 25th July 2006 (page 2)

A commensal harlequin crab (Lissocarcinus orbicularis) living on a sea cucumber (Holothuroidea)
AUS-663 A commensal harlequin crab living on a sea cucumber (Holothuroidea). Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand Lissocarcinus orbicularis Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please

Southern Dumpling Squid, Euprymna tasmanica, This squid has a luminescent light organ which is fuelled by light emiting
AUS-1499 Southern dumpling squid has a luminescent light organ fuelled by light-emitting bacteria. Yorke Peninsula, South Australia Euprymna tasmanica Bioluminescent John Lewis / Auscape / ardea.com

Boulder coral (Diploastrea heliopora). Rib Reef, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
AUS-720 Boulder coral Rib Reef, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia Diploastrea heliopora Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal

Jumping spiders (family Salticidae) are common inhabitants of houses and gardens in tropical Australia
AUS-707 A jumping spider (family Salticidae) common inhabitants of houses and gardens in tropical Australia. They use their highly developed eyesight and athletic jumping ability to prey on insects

Hermit crab (Dardanus deformis) with sea anemones (Calliactis sp) on shell
AUS-744 A hermit crab with sea anemones Calliactis sp. on shell Ribbon Reef Number 3, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland

This female wolf spider (Lycosa sp) is bearing her brood of young on her back. Townsville, Queensland, Australia
AUS-689 A wolf spider - female bearing brood of young on back. Townsville, Queensland, Australia Lycosa sp. Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal

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AUS-973 Redback spider Dongara, Western Australia Latrodectus hasseltii Greg Harold / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

A boulder coral (Diploastrea heliopora), with polyps partially extended. Andaman Sea, Myanmar
AUS-646 Boulder coral with partially extended polyps, flesh retracted into the protecting limestone skeleton. Andaman Sea

Hermit crab (Dardanus deformis) with sea anemones (Calliactis sp) on shell
AUS-743 A hermit crab with sea anemones (Calliactis sp.) on shell. Ribbon Reef Number 3, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia Dardanus deformis Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape

Hermit crab (Dardanus deformis) with sea anemones (Calliactis sp) on shell
AUS-742 A hermit crab with sea anemones Calliactis sp. on shell Ribbon Reef Number 3, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland

Sponge Crab, Cryptodromia octodenta, a sponge crab without its usual sponge covering, Edithburgh, South Australia
AUS-1505 Sponge crab, here without its usual sponge covering. Edithburgh, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia Cryptodromia octodenta John Lewis / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are

Plate coral (Acropora sp). Coral tissue from the plate coral is over-growing dead skeleton from another coral that has
AUS-721 Plate coral. Tissue from the plate coral is over-growing skeleton of another coral. Rib Reef, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia Acropora sp

Chiton, Rhyssoplax calliozona, a common Chiton found under rocks, Edithburgh, South Australia, Australia
AUS-1516 Chiton, commonly found under rocks. Edithburgh, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia Rhyssoplax calliozona John Lewis / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal

Southern Bobtail Squid, Sepiola sp. This Small Squid is not yet described
AUS-1495 Southern bobtail squid, species not yet described, mature male with distinguishing enlarged suckers on first and third arms. S.Australia Sepiola sp

Southern Bobtail Squid, Sepiola sp. This Small Squid is not yet described
AUS-1490 Southern bobtail squid, species not yet described, mature male with distinguishing enlarged suckers on first and third arms. S. Australia Sepiola sp

Crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci). This is the distinctive south-east Asian colour form of the species
AUS-639 Crown-of-thorns starfish - the distinctive south-east Asian colour form, with violet stripes on arms. Andaman Sea

Hinge-beak shrimp (Rhynchocinetes sp). Ribbon Reef Number 10, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
AUS-732 Hingebeak shrimp Ribbon Reef Number 10, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia Rhynchocinetes sp. Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are

Because of it's small size and bright colours, the beach ball sea cucumber (Pseudocolochirus violaceus)
AUS-757 Beach ball sea cucumber, highly prized for aquariums - bright colours, small size. Great Barrier Reef, Australia Pseudocolochirus violaceus Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape

A close up of its skin makes it clear how the leopard sea cucumber (Bohadschia argus) got its name
AUS-603 Leopard sea cucumber, skin, showing why it was named. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia Bohadschia argus Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that

This commensal shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) leads its entire adult life on a sea star
AUS-753 Imperial shrimp, leads its entire adult life on a sea star. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia Periclimenes imperator Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape

Jumping spiders (family Salticidae) are common inhabitants of houses and gardens in tropical Australia
AUS-702 A jumping spider (family Salticidae) common inhabitants of houses and gardens in tropical Australia. They use their highly developed eyesight and athletic jumping ability to prey on insects

Sea star (Linckia sp) with a background of pink soft coral (Dendronephthya sp). Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand
AUS-633 Sea star and pink soft coral (Dendronephthya sp.). Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand Linckia sp. Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal

Hinge-beak shrimp (Rhynchocinetes sp). Ribbon Reef Number 10, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
AUS-733 Hingebeak shrimp Ribbon Reef Number 10, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia Rhynchocinetes sp. Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are

Coral reef scene dominated by branching coral (Acropora spp). Ribbon Reef Number 10, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
AUS-725 Coral reef scene dominated by branching coral Ribbon Reef Number 10, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia Acropora spp

A commensal harlequin crab (Lissocarcinus orbicularis) living on a sea cucumber (Holothuroidea)
AUS-661 A commensal harlequin crab living on a sea cucumber (Holothuroidea). Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand Lissocarcinus orbicularis Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please

The two-spined spider (Poecilopachys australasiae) is a common resident of suburban gardens
AUS-692 Two-spined spider - a species that can change abdomen colours. Often seen in gardens. Townsville, Queensland, Australia Poecilopachys australasiae Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com

This commensal shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) leads its entire adult life on a sea star
AUS-756 Imperial shrimp leads its entire adult life on a sea star. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia Periclimenes imperator Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape

Two octopus (Octopus cyanea), mating. The male (right) reaches out one arm
AUS-652 Day octopus, pair mating. The male, right, extends an arm to deposit a package of sperm inside the female. Andaman Sea

A commensal harlequin crab (Lissocarcinus orbicularis) living on a sea cucumber (Holothuroidea)
AUS-662 A commensal harlequin crab living on a sea cucumber (Holothuroidea). Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand Lissocarcinus orbicularis Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please

Jumping spiders (family Salticidae) are common inhabitants of houses and gardens in tropical Australia
AUS-705 A jumping spider (family Salticidae) common inhabitants of houses and gardens in tropical Australia. They use their highly developed eyesight and athletic jumping ability to prey on insects

Tiger cowrie (Cypraea tigris). Andaman Sea, Myanmar
AUS-634 Tiger cowries Andaman Sea, Myanmar Cypraea tigris Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Because of it's small size and bright colours, the beach ball sea cucumber (Pseudocolochirus violaceus)
AUS-758 Beach ball sea cucumber highly prized as an aquarium specimen for its small size and bright colours (one of few sea cucumbers to be so regarded). Aquarium shot

Coral crab (Etisus splendidus). Andaman Sea, Myanmar
AUS-644 Coral crab. Toxic. Carapace about 75 mm across. Andaman Sea, Myanmar Etisus splendidus Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display

Sea urchin (Echinothrix calamaris). Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand
AUS-631 Sea urchin, showing the sharp spines that can wound very painfully. Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand Echinothrix calamaris Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note

Jumping spiders (family Salticidae) are common inhabitants of houses and gardens in tropical Australia
AUS-704 A jumping spider (family Salticidae). Uses highly developed eyesight and athletic ability to prey on insects. Townsville, Queensland

This female wolf spider (Lycosa sp) is bearing her brood of young on her back. Townsville, Queensland, Australia
AUS-688 A wolf spider - female bearing brood of young on back. Townsville, Queensland, Australia Lycosa sp. Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal

Commensal shrimp (Periclimenes sp) on adhesive sea anemone (Cryptodendrum adhaesivum)
AUS-737 Commensal shrimp on Adhesive sea anemone (Cryptodendrum adhaesivum). Ribbon Reef No. 3, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia Periclimenes sp

The two-spined spider (Poecilopachys australasiae) is a common resident of suburban gardens
AUS-694 Two-spined spider - a species that can change abdomen colours. Often seen in gardens. Townsville, Queensland, Australia Poecilopachys australasiae Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com

Hingebeak shrimp (Rhynchocinetes sp). Andaman Sea, Myanmar
AUS-636 Hingebeak shrimps by the crevice in which they hide during the day. Andaman Sea, Myanmar Rhynchocinetes sp. Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for

Sea urchins (Echinothrix diadema). Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand
AUS-650 Sea urchins; the spines can cause severe irritation to humans. Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand Echinothrix calamaris Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that

The predatory snail, known as a volute, (Cymbiola sp) is burying itself in the sand, perhaps to avoid predators
AUS-681 A predatory snail, a volute burying itself in sand, perhaps to avoid predators. Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia Cymbiola sp

The two-spined spider (Poecilopachys australasiae) is a common resident of suburban gardens
AUS-693 Two-spined spider - A species that can change abdomen colours; common resident of suburban gardens. Townsville, Queensland

The predatory snail, known as a volute, (Cymbiola sp) is burying itself in the sand, perhaps to avoid predators
AUS-682 A predatory snail, a volute burying itself in sand, perhaps to avoid predators. Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia Cymbiola sp

This female wolf spider (Lycosa sp) is bearing her brood of young on her back. Townsville, Queensland, Australia
AUS-690 A wolf spider - female bearing brood of young on back. Townsville, Queensland, Australia Lycosa sp. Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal

Hermit crab (Dardanus deformis) with sea anemones (Calliactis sp) on shell
AUS-740 A hermit crab with sea anemones Calliactis sp. on shell Ribbon Reef Number 3, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland

Coral crab (Etisus splendidus). Andaman Sea, Myanmar
AUS-643 Coral crab, also called Splendid round crab. Toxic. Carapace about 75 mm across. Andaman Sea, Myanmar Etisus splendidus Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that

Coral crab (Etisus splendidus). Andaman Sea, Myanmar
AUS-645 Coral crab. Toxic. Carapace about 75 mm across. Andaman Sea, Myanmar Etisus splendidus Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display

Crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci). This is the distinctive south-east Asian colour form of the species
AUS-630 Crown-of-thorns starfish, the distinctive violet stripes south-east Asian colour form Andaman Sea, Thailand Acanthaster planci

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